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Bendigo Region - Fisheries Management Plan - Table 11

Table 11: Performance measures, targets and monitoring methods for the overall objectives of the BRFMP

Objective	Performance Measure			Target	Monitoring Method
	Biological	Social	Economic
1. To develop the fisheries of the Bendigo region to provide a wide variety of fishing experiences with year-round fishing opportunities for both native and introduced fish species.		% of anglers who are moderately to highly satisfied with their day's fishing % of anglers who caught >1 fish of each species they targeted on day of interview Angler catch rate Completion and implementation of golden perch bag and size limits		>60% in mid 2002 >70% in mid 2003 >60% in 2002 >70% in 2003 0.2 takeable fish/hour Start September 2001	Creel surveys and Fisheries Officer interviews Creel surveys and Fisheries Officer interviews Annual report to FCC and Minister Regulations widely publicised
2. To maximise the recreational fisheries to their full potential.			Production and distribution of promotional information on fishing opportunities Production of information on access in the region % of tourists who are aware of the fishing opportunities	Trend over time Trend over time > 25% by mid 2002	Annual report to FCC and Minister Tourism surveys and Fisheries Officer interviews Tourism Surveys and number of 'hits' on website
3. To improve fish habitats, with the view to better production and access to fisheries, and minimising the effects of a range of threatening processes.	Completion of identified research priorities Catchment and water managers' strategic and operational plans			All projects fully funded or scheduled for funding by specified dates Habitat improvements incorporated in all plans	Annual report to FCC and Minister
4. To conserve and enhance recreational fishing species and other freshwater fauna and flora within the system with the view to conserving biodiversity.	Development and implementation of carp controls Maintenance and support of FFG listing of threatened species			Carp control measures and community education programs in place >70% of anglers aware of threatened species and able to identify them	Annual report to FCC and Minister Angler surveys and Fisheries Officer reports,including compliance data
5. To involve water storage, catchment and local government agencies in an integrated strategy to address all the goals of the BRFMP.	Completion of review ofenvironmental component of Loddon River Bulk Water Entitlement Implementation of environmental flows as per Campaspe River Bulk Water Entitlement			End of 2005 End of 2002 (subject to influence by environmental variables)	Annual report to FCC and Minister Annual report to FCC and Minister
6. To establish opportunities for the positive input of resource users in the fisheries management process of the area.		% of anglers utilising the fisheries in the Bendigo region who are aware of the BRFMP and opportunities for input to review processes % of Bendigo region residents who are aware of the BRFMP and opportunities for input to review processes		>10% >25%	Creel surveys & feedback link in website
7. To assess the adequacy of facilities and access to fisheries, and to develop a program to assess the outcomes of this assessment.		Streams % of continuously accessible bank Number of easily identifiable access points/km Lakes Safe all-water-level fishing access for anglers of all abilities/mobilities 24/7 boat launching facilities		Streams Continuous improvement Continuous improvement Lakes >2 ≥2	Streams Annual report to FCC and Minister, and content of angler information and signage programs Lakes Annual report to FCC and Minister
8. To achieve the best possible match between the fisheries management arrangements and Victorian recreational fishers' aspirations for the fisheries in the Bendigo region.		Recreational fishers' satisfaction with the BRFMP outcomes Recreational fishers' satisfaction with and compliance with management arrangements		>75% by mid 2003	Angler surveys and Fisheries Officer reports' and feedback from website
9. To develop and implement a communications strategy to develop and promote a program to better inform fishers of all issues affecting fish and fishers.		Recreational fishers' satisfaction with the BRFMP's availability Stakeholders' understanding and application of the BRFMP principles		>75% by mid 2003 >75% by mid 2003	Angler surveys and Fisheries Officer reports and feedback from website Annual report to FCC and minister